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Burying the Bones: Pearl Buck in China
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Mao - A Biography
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Stranger in the Shogun's City : A Woman's Life in Nineteenth-Century Japan
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Freedom from Fear : And Other Writings
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Mao's Last Dancer
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Wild Swans
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The Last Mughal : The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857
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The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
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First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
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From the Ruins of Empire : The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia
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Incarnations : India in 50 Lives
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Chinese Cinderella : The Secret Story of an Unwanted Daughter
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Black Friday : The True Story Of The Bombay Bomb Blasts
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Shadow City - A Woman Walks Kabul
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Dear Leader : North Korea's senior propagandist exposes shocking truths behind the regime
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One Man's View of the World
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How To Stand Up To A Dictator
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Chinese Cinderella : The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
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Women Of The Raj
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Snowing in Bali : The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World
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Wild Swans : Three Daughters of China
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The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye [Special Edition]
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First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
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Escape from Camp 14 : One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West
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A Thousand Miles to Freedom : My Escape From North Korea
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Snowing in Bali : The Incredible Inside Account of Bali's Hidden Drug World
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Indonesia, Etc. : Exploring the Improbable Nation
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Escape from Camp 14 : One man's remarkable odyssey from North Korea to freedom in the West
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The Noodle Maker of Kalimpong : My Untold Story of the Struggle for Tibet
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Country Driving : A Chinese Road Trip
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Geisha of Gion
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The Invitation-Only Zone : The Extraordinary Story of North Korea's Abduction Project
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The Barefoot Lawyer : A Blind Man's Fight for Justice and Freedom in China
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A Beginner's Guide to Japan : Observations and Provocations
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Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Japanese Woman and Her World
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First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
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Watching the Tree : To Catch a Hare - Reflections on Chinese Wisdom and Beliefs
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Wild Swans
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CEO, China : The Rise of Xi Jinping
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Hotel K : The Shocking Inside Story of Bali's Most Notorious Jail
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Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother : Stories of Loss and Love
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Geisha of Gion : The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha
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Lee Kuan Yew: One Man’s View Of The World
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A River in Darkness : One Man's Escape from North Korea
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Seven Years in Tibet : The Deluxe Edition
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The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
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Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World
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Dive Into Real-Life Stories
Biographies and memoirs offer unparalleled insights into the lives and minds of individuals who've shaped our world. Be it political icons, celebrities, or unsung heroes, Thryft brings you a rich assortment of stories that reveal extraordinary experiences and life lessons. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the personal tales that have influenced history and culture.
Our collection includes a wide range of biographies, from influential leaders to pop culture icons. Find engrossing memoirs that give insight into personal journeys and historical events.
Consider what aspects of life you’re curious about. Whether it’s artistic journeys, political memoirs, or overcoming adversity, our collection will have something that resonates with you.
Yes, we include stories about notable religious figures. You might also explore our Religion collection for more faith-based narratives.
Yes, we celebrate local voices and histories. Discover the lives of Singaporean figures that have shaped our city-state's unique culture and heritage.